The Fashion Design Portfolio workshop is cross-disciplined and focuses on the process involved in the forecasting trends, development of design ideas, technical detail and ultimately, fashion product. This is a 1 day workshop with a small amount of prepartion that is suitable for students of all skill levels.

Trend Boards - The morning session of the workshop will focus on pulling together the research and creative material needed to develop new fashion ideas. This includes original-source, industry level forecast materials to determine the colour, fabric & style aspects of the new season. Students will learn to how use Visual Diaries to record inspiration seasonal trends and technical detail. Learning to use this creative material, each student will produce new and exciting design ideas for their portfolio.

In the afternoon session we all move onto the Design Development process that allows your individual creativity to evolve into original design ideas. A vital element in fashion, creative design is what distinguishes the work of the individual and gives a brand it's identity. Based on Anita's extensive industry experience students will be able to focus on developing their own individual signature in design.

The afternoon session is dedicated to the technical design detail necessary to get your garments into production. Students will produce industry relevant production sketches of their designs in preparation for briefing pattern and sample makers. By the end of the day all students will have produced two (portfolio ready) Trend Boards incorporating trend forecast and their own design work. Plus a Design Development sheet full of new and exciting fashion ideas.

Studio Faro is a commercial and educational outfit, run by Anita McAdam, that specialises in fashion design and pattern making.

These workshops are a reflection of Anita's background and the demands of the fashion industry workroom.

'By running these workshops I hope to share my love of design and pattern making. Years of teaching and commercial practice have gifted me with a wealth of knowledge. Come get some!

Check out the blog (well-suited) on the website for more design and pattern madness. :)

All workshops are available for private booking and perfect for a minimum of 6 students; so get your friends together and email me to schedule your private workshop. Anita :) enquiries@studiofaro.com

June 2017: I'm currently moving my studio to rural New South Wales. As I'll be located in the centre of the state I'm hoping to expand my workshops beyond Sydney to take in Melbourne, Wagga Wagga, Canberra and towns in the Riverina area. Let me know if you'd like a Studio Faro Creative Pattern Making class in your area. The first of the Sydney-based classes should be re-scheduled by August. Checkout the website for the latest news.

Studio Faro reserves the right to cancel or postpone any class due to under-enrolment. In this case, you will receive a full refund or transfer to another class.

Studio Faro reserves the right to amend any class, schedule, location or tutor listed on the website before or during the class.

Studio Faro retains the right to remove any disruptive student from the class if it is considered that their behaviour is impacting in a detrimental way on the learning experience of the other students. There will be no refund of class fees in this instance.

Refunds

You may request to withdraw from a class up to 7 working days prior to the commencement of a class. You will be charged a 10% administration fee if you cancel in less than 7 days.

In some instances bookings can be transferred to other class.

There is no refund if you withdraw within 48hours of the start of the class.

Requests for refunds should be made via email to Studio Faro (enquiries@studiofaro.com).

Transfers

You may request to transfer from one class to another up 7 days prior to the commencement of a class.

Requests for transfers must be made via email to Studio Faro.

Absences: There are no refunds, transfers or substitutions if you miss a class. Studio Faro cannot accept responsibility for changes in your personal or work circumstances.

What do I Bring?

All materials and equipment required for the class are listed in the class description on the website.

Occupational Health & Safety

Studio Faro students must comply with the health and safety regulations. Please notify the Director of Studio Faro at enquiries@studiofaro.com of any existing medical condition or disability that may affect your participation in a class.

Students are required to wear closed toe shoes for safety in the workroom.

Parking

Parking will vary from location to location. Please refer to the individual class description for this information.

PRIVACY

No personal information will be disclosed outside Studio Faro without your consent, except where required by law.

A fantastic class in which I leaned how to make a fashion trend board and design clothing using my handwoven fabric. Anita is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and generous teacher - an expert in the field of pattern design and fashion. I have completed two of her classes and intend to enrol in others in the future. Excellent value. Recommended for designers and design students or for individuals who wish to create their own unique designs.

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